UGG boots have been rising in popularity over the last few years, but with a couple of different pairs being listed on Oprah Winfrey's "Favorite Things" list for two years in a row, they've gained a momentum of popularity that continues to rise - and rise.

In 2007, a new crochet boot came to the forefront of the UGG Australia "Classics" collection - the UGG Cardy boot for women and kids. It's an incredibly fashionable boot, having several different looks, depending on what fits the wearer's taste. No matter how they are worn they are not only beautiful stylish boots, but amazingly comfortable as well!

UGG Cardy boots (like most UGG boots) have a luxuriously soft sheepskin inner sock that serves to keep feet warm and cozy, while keeping moisture off the feet. Because of this feature, the boots can be worn comfortably even during the warmest months of the year without feet becoming hot.

The 2008 colors for UGG Cardy boots include a few that are popular as well as a few that are producing only mediocre sales. As mentioned above the most popular color is Grey - why? Well, they are a lovely soft shade that will go with practically anything in a woman's wardrobe and are a perfect color for the cold months in the year. They're in such high demand this winter that finding them is a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack!

What to do if you're "on the hunt" for the right size Grey UGG Classic Cardy boots but you can't find them? There are a few resources that still have them available, but they're a bit obscure unless you have the "skinny" on how to get to them. You can spend some time digging them up online (be careful of fraudulent sellers who are selling replicas). You can also wait out the cold months and try later on in the year - they will likely be readily available by February or March 2008.

Quality or real boots are designed with double-faced sheepskin that will ease your feet with comfort. Double faced sheepskin is a single layer of sheepskin maintaining its thermostatic nature with the inner as skin (plain) and the outer as fleece that keeps your feet warm in winter and cool in summer.

In order to lessen the price of uggs, some manufacturers are using single-faced material / pigskin instead of double-faced sheepskins. This will ultimately reduce the quality of boots. But by looking closer you can find some tiny holes on the boot which states the boots are made of pig skin.

Be Careful while buying uggs:

• Usually, the stitching quality and the finishing design of the fake uggs is very meager when compared to the real ones. You can identify counterfeit boots by looking at the soles and logos. Soles of fake uggs are extremely rigid while the soles of the real ones are highly flexible.
• Genuine ones are featured with much sheepskin fur inside the boots for fluffy appearance and warmth. Where as utility of 'fur' is quite less in fake ones and sometimes the fur seems to be slightly dull grey in color.
• The heel portion is much narrower in replicas than the genuine sheepskin boots.
• The shape of the front portion of the counterfeits is bit shorter while the front part of the real sheepskin boots has a rounder and longer finish.
• One can find UGG label on the back of the real ugg boots. The printing styles of letters on the label may differ or may have some gap in between the letters. In authentic boots, the letters will slightly overlap each other.
• Real ugg will have few Registered trademark symbols ® on its outsole whereas imitates lack this.
• If your elite choice is ugg classic tall / classic short, you should look at the bottom of the boot that contains the symbol 'UGG'
• Authentic ugg boxes are strong and sturdy. Usually, the words "UGG Australia" are printed in the middle of the lid (top portion of box). Recent 2007 ugg's boxes come in a flip top box.
• You can easily identify the replicas knowing its price. The cost of real boots is at least £140 (approx.). The price of 'UGGS short' and tall is at least £70 and £85 respectively.